About Maple wood flooring

We recently sanded and oiled a lovely kitchen floor in Quendon, Saffron Walden (see images here).  The floor was made of Canadian Maple which you don't see too often however it has become quite a popular floor in more modern high-end refurbishments.  It's chic look, subtle tones and cool light reflective qualities are a stark contrast to the more traditional golden rustic hues of Oak and Pine, and the deep auburn tones of Mahogany.

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There are 13 types of Maple grown in Canada and North America.  Hard Maple and Black Maple are very durable woods that rates highly on the Wood Hardness Scale, ranking above Oak,  making making them a great choice for both domestic and commercial flooring.  However, other species of Maple such as the Silver or Red Maple are classed as softwood and would not work well in a busy walkway as the wood would damage more easily.  Do be sure to check with your supplier what species of Maple they supply so you can make the best decision for your property.

The close uniform grain of Maple gives it it's beautiful soft & smooth finish that is so desirable.  Unfortunately, however, it is also also this quality that makes scratches and marks more noticeable.  Laquering a Maple floor would only highlight scratches even further, a matte oiled finish would be most suitable to keep maintenance costs down.



If you would like some more information about our floor maintenance services please contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk.

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Hardwood Floor Cleaning, Stone floor Cleaning,   Carpet Cleaning, Rug Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning and Leather Furniture Cleaning for domestic and commercial clients through out Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

Maple floor sanded in Quendon, Saffron Walden ~ finished with a white oil

We have just finished sanding and oiling a maple floor in Quendon (Saffron Walden) this week.

The maple floor was sanded and then we applied the white oil. (Pallman White Oil)

It looks beautiful!

   

If you would like some more information about our professional rug cleaning services please contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk.

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet Cleaning, Rug Cleaning, Hardwood Floor Cleaning, Stone floor Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning and Leather Furniture Cleaning for domestic and commercial clients through out Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

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Working together we all managed to get our bulbs alight.

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We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet Cleaning, Rug Cleaning, Hardwood Floor Cleaning, Stone floor Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning and Leather Furniture Cleaning for domestic an commercial clients.

Contact Art of Clean for further information and we can discuss the services we offer.  Call us on 01223 863632 or see our website www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.  We work throughout Cambridge and beyond, floor cleaning from Ely to Royston and Saffron Walden, and from Huntington to Bury St.Edmunds.

Get your car or van ready for winter?

Gail from Art of Clean checks our vans are ready for the road - nice work Gail!

 The guys know they are in safe hands.

Winter is a treacherous time for vehicles with mud and ice on the roads, restricted visibility from fog and heavy rains.  Our vehicles are out on the roads every day cleaning in Cambridge, from Ely to Saffron Walden, Bury St. Edmunds to Huntington so we need to make sure that they are ready for what the roads and weather has to throw at them.

It is important to check your vehicles oil and water regularly especially, if you are driving a lot of miles.  Ans as winter descends on us we need to make our vehicles ready for the drop in temperature.   

Below is a guide to what help you prepare your vehicle for winter:

• Coolant antifreeze - This is very cheap to buy and is crucial to your engine in low temperatures, without it you risk your vehicles radiators and pipes freezing up and this can cause some major (and expensive) damage.  The coolant level should be between the minimum and maximum pointers on the coolant container - if you are unsure visit your local garage and they will more than likely check it for free.
• Screen wash - ensure you have winter screen wash in your system as this contains antifreeze (with protection down to -10 or -20 degrees depending on how cold your area gets), when you have an icy windshield in the frosty mornings this will help break it down - and when washing your windshield the fluid wont instantly freeze in the frosty air!  A good quality wash works best, else the washer pump may freeze.
• Wiper blades - check they are not damages and are cleaning your windshield effectively.
• Tyres - check they have reasonable tread and have no cracks or bulges.  With all the water, ice and snow on the road aquaplaning and skidding is a real risk, tyres with good tread will give you grip and keep you safer in such conditions.  Winter tyres are advisable if you live in an area that is heavily affected by snow.
• Car battery - This is very important and according to the RAC is the main cause of all call outs for rescue during winter.  Have your battery checked to enure it has decent power.  Starting the car will drain the battery more the colder the climate.  Batteries have a limited life span of anything from 3+ years depending on the quality of the battery.

**** Start your car and let it run for a few minutes before you leave so that it can warm up and clear the windows. Most importantly give yourself more time than normal to complete your journey in case of bad weather and poor driving conditions. ****

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet Cleaning, Rug Cleaning, Hardwood Floor Cleaning, Stone floor Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning and Leather Furniture Cleaning for domestic an commercial clients.

Contact Art of Clean for further information and we can discuss the services we offer.  Call us on 01223 863632 or see our website www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.